adj
nimble
NIHM-buhl
adj
1
Able to move quickly, lightly, and with easy control.
"The gymnast was remarkably nimble on the balance beam."
"Squirrels are nimble climbers, darting along the thinnest branches."
2
Quick-thinking; mentally sharp and adaptable.
"She has a nimble mind that can jump between topics with ease."
How to Use Nimble
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLight and quick — either physically agile or mentally sharp.
Common pairings
nimble fingers
nimble mind
nimble footwork
Word Forms
nimbler comparative, nimbled past tense, nimbles singular, nimblest superlative
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Etymology
From Old English words meaning "quick to grasp" or "able to take hold" — from the same root as "nim" (to take).